Blair Hills Meeting
Tuesday,
September 16, 2014, 7-9PM
The
following people attended the meeting:
Annie
Wilson, President
Elston
Burnley
Antoinette
Lowe
Bobbi
Gold
Angie
Waller
Jason
King
Andrea
Parra
Ellen
Greif, Treasurer
David
Boyd (friend of Rob Schultz)
George
Rousell
Mim
Shapiro
Mark
Kelly
Toby
Lowenfels
Jon
Melvin
Hayden
Sohn, County Parks
Matthew
Feldhaus, County Parks
Matthew
Feldhaus, Consultant Project Manager for the Stoneview Nature Center project,
gave a presentation on current and planned work at the site. Demolition of existing structures and
pavement will begin in October and last through December. Construction of the
new center will begin in Spring because that is when
new vegetation needs to be planted to get a good start. The final contractor
for the project has not yet been selected, but the County is talking to a very
likely candidate. Material to absorb sounds of demolition will be placed on the
fences, but it is not necessary to build sound walls. There will be required
standards for noise control. The project is expected to be finished in
2016. Tentative Schedule for Stoneview Nature Center:
October
1, 2014 - December 2014: Abatement & demolition begins
Dec
31, 2014: MOU with city completion date
Spring
2015: full construction begins / site landscaping
Spring
2016: anticipated project completion
Los
Angeles County states that "the Stoneview Nature Center will demonstrate
and inspire the values of healthy living for visitors and the neighboring
community." 1% of the project
budget will be dedicated to inclusion of community art.
An
informational sign will be posted at entrance for residents once construction
begins.
Karly
Katona, LA County Deputy Supervisor, could not attend due to family emergency.
She stated that the County is currently looking at
alternatives to the trail alignment because of concerns expressed regarding the
trail and the proposed access to Kenneth Hahn Park being too close to homes on
Stoneview. Please note: concerns
regarding the Stoneview project can be addressed Assistant Senior Deputy
for Environmental Sustainability. Phone: (213) 974-2222, email KKatona@bos.lacounty.gov
Discussion was held regarding the current work being performed by
Chevron and Freeport (formerly PXP). Several residents expressed concerns
regarding all of the work and it's
impact on their quality of life.
The
Five Points segment of the Park to Playa trail is complete. The Stocker
corridor will be built next. The West Ridge segment construction begins next
year. The Blair Hills area segment is on hold at this time.
Ellen
Greif gave the BHA mid-year treasure's report:
The
ending balance as of August 29, 2014 is $6,041.92.
Dues
collected came to $780.00
Expenses
consist of:
Greeting
cards: $12.68
BHA
picnic supplies and refreshments: $358.58
BHA
welcome kit materials: $39.09
Our
Association bank account at US Bank has been changed to add as agents
authorized to act on behalf of Association Annie C. Wilson, Co-President and
Kerri E Payne-, Co-President along with Ellen Greif, Treasurer.
US
Bank requested a signed copy of the minutes authorizing this change. Jon
Melvin suggested that at some point we require two signers on checks – that is
a typical way associations guarantee proper financial
operation.
Former
secretary Elizabeth Dixon was removed as an agent.
Ellen
Greif put in her resignation as Treasurer effective November 30, 2014. We
all thanked her for her service.
Mim
Shapiro suggested having CC Parks assign a coach at the park because we have so
many new residents with young children who use it. Jon suggested having
someone from Culver City Parks talk at an upcoming meeting, about this and
about any other questions we might have.
Mim
asked to work with Antoinette Lowe on art for the Stoneview Nature
Center.
Toby
Lowenfels will work on a newsletter. Jon Melvin sent her a list of topics
and Mim Shapiro offered historical material to use in the newsletter.
Jon
Melvin reported that he has completed the data system that allows entry of
neighborhood addresses and phone numbers for our directory, email addresses,
blocks and block captains, dues collection information, and skills, resources,
tools, and needs relevant to emergency preparedness, as well as pictures.
The system can be used to generate directories in various orders (address,
name) and for various purposes. Jon also reported that he and Kerri just
completed the Culver City Police Academy, and recommended that others attend to
learn about how our police department operates, maintains professional
standards, and works to proactively prevent crime.
Prepared
by Antoinette Lowe and Jon Melvin and Bobbi Gold
Acting
secretaries for this meeting